This was a marvelous introduction to this historic city with dozens of Art Nouveau buildings, which are hiding in plain sight.
Our guide Barna was welcoming, passionate and extremely knowledgeable about Art Nouveau. He provided historic context for the each of the properties - hotels, apartment buildings, public buildings, thermal baths, etc. Together we crisscrossed the city, hopping on subways and trams and lots of walking.
Wear your most comfortable walking shoes as this is a 3 hour tour and you will truly discover many aspects of Budapest.
Before you go, download the Budapest GO transit app to your smartphone, as it’s easy to use. The transit system is clearly marked and a great way to get around Budapest.
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Larry_C
April 17, 2024 · via Viator
real Budapest a glimpse
guide was great.very articulate, personable.
The requirement for more characters in tis message is peculiar.
And keeps growing! Enough!
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Dear Larry,
Thank you. You are right. The six words in which you summed up your appreciation expresses the essence. .
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X5385RGchristineg
January 13, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Different aspects of art nouveau at its best
We enjoyed it so much. It‘s so much better to have a guide who knows about the topic and also loves it and not just learned it by heart
Thank you so much Miklos
Tim and Christine
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Dear Tim and Christine,
Thank you for your appreciation. The Art Nouveau heritage of Budapest is a real treasure we should keep and protect.
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lmccreery
November 23, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
An enriching, in-depth, and enjoyable tour.
This tour is not to be missed! The other reviews say it better than I can, and they're absolutely right.
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What an inventive review! Thanks a lot.
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Departure296284
October 28, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Learn to look up in Budapest!
Fungararian is a retired history professor with a wealth of knowledge he enjoys sharing. The tour included use of the Metro and trams (useful as it was our first day in town). This allowed us to visit many of the most glamorous buildings in town and generally got us oriented to the city. We learned the primary features of Art nouveau so I'm sure I'll recognize it in the future. He was very accommodating through the tour and even asked if we wanted to add on an extra 30 minutes to see two additional buildings. The stained glass windows at the end of the tour were spectacular! You will see the city through different eyes after this tour!
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So happy about your review. Hungarian Art Nouveau is very special in many ways. Not only the father of architects, Ödön Lechner but his friend Vilmos Zsolnay, the ceramist and Miksa Róth the mosaic stained glass artist contributed a lot to make our city as splendid as it is. I hope you will come back to discover more. Miklós
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353terryt
October 22, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
If you like history and architecture, do not miss this opportunity with Miklos.
What a marvelous tour with Miklos! As an architect, I can attest to his breadth and depth of knowledge about not just Hungarian Art Nouveau and Art Deco but the history which influenced what you see today. He led us on a well thought out tour (including the use of public transportation which saved our feet) to see about a dozen buildings. We ended with his warm hospitality at his home to see the outstanding stain glass work of Miksa Roth which survived WWII with his cat modeling for us. Sign up. You will not be disappointed!
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Thank you for your wonderful words. My job is easy, just to make the marvellous pieces architecture of the top 20 architects of the late 19th and early 20the century make known to a wider audience. These artists supported by good Budapest city governance left this great city for us which we can't appreciate enough. I am happy I could share some highlights with you. Best, Miklós
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Nancy_P
August 30, 2023 · via Viator
Awesome Tour
This was an excellent tour with a very well informed guide. We saw items of Art Nouveau and learned much more of the history of the city, from this specific tour guide, than we would have otherwise. Our guide was very passionate about the city. We highly recommend.
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Dear Nancy, Thank you very much for your positive feedback. Belatedly, all my gratitude for enjoying the tour in spite of the rain. Our city is so rich in culture and changing dynamically that it's worth coming back. I promise sunshine for the next time. :) Miklós
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ctenn
June 19, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Knowledgeable Art Nouveau tour
My husband and I enjoyed our 3hr tour with Miklos, focused on Art Nouveau. We learnt a great deal about three key figures in the Hungarian A.N. movement. At a moderate pace, we stopped at about a dozen buildings, to admire and discuss. Miklos graciously welcomed us to his home where he shared his personal glassworks by Miksa Roth. In addition, he answered our many questions about Hungarian history and culture. We loved taking public transport too!
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Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I feel it's my mission to popularize the three great artists who made Hungarian Art Nouveau (Sezession) so unique, Ödön Lechner, the architect, Vilmos Zsolnay, the ceramics artist and Miksa Róth, the mosaic stained glass artist. I am glad you appreciated my personalized tour including the building dated back to 1898 with all the wonders of Art Nouveau.
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U4039YBisabellar
June 11, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Very Authentic Budapest Tour
Miklos was an amazing guide! His attention to detail was fantastic and he pointed out things within the city that I have never noticed before (and I visit Budapest often). His materials, such as his maps and pictograms, were incredibly helpful in understanding Hungarys rich history. His explanations were very thorough and he presented the history in a very engaging and interesting manor. Truly an excellent experience and one of the best tours I have ever had the pleasure of going on!
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Thank you for your positive evaluation. I appreciate your words praising my efforts to present our very long history in an understable way. Not easy, but challenging. I hope next time we can continue at a point where we finished. You should definitely visit the Memento Park, a scene of history.
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475annar
June 11, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Phenomenal
Miklosz was amazing! I learned more on this tour about history, architecture and Hungary than I’ve learned all my years of high school and college combined. Not only is this man hilarious and a delight to be around, but he is an encyclopedia of unbound knowledge. He thoroughly answered all the questions we had and pointed out details I’m sure less experienced guides would have brushed over.
Being half Hungarian myself, I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a true authentic Hungarian experience or to anyone looking to get to know the city on an intimate level. It was delight.
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Thank you for your nice review. One of the slogans of Fungarian is 'Budapest is an open-air classroom' - take, architecture styles, history or arts. All these make us locals proud of the city. The most enjoyable things are little details like a cute putto on a wall of a historic building or an intimate coffee shop in a side street. Moreover, Budapest is in constant change and made vibrant by its inexhaustible cultural programs. Hope to see you again. Miklós
